Things to do in Gloucester, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

February 5, 2022 Enedina Augsburger

With its sandy North Shore beaches, rocky outcrops, green parks, hemlock woods and wild estuaries full of shorebirds, it is no wonder that Gloucester has attracted such a rich and diverse artists' community. Fitz Hugh Lane, Winslow Homer and John Sloan are just some of the artists who have taken inspiration from Gloucester's beautiful surrounds. Still boasting dozens of galleries and boutiques, as well as museums, theaters and an artists' colony, the city's art scene clearly continues to thrive.
Restaurants in Gloucester

1. The Dress Code Consignment Shop

159 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5702 +1 978-281-2888 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/TheDressCodeGloucester/
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Cozy, funky, and welcoming vintage and consignment shop in the heart of downtown Gloucester. Their motto is "Purge, Recycle, and Renew- it's the right thing to do!" Accepts items by appointment only, call to see what's available before bringing anything by. Gloucester's best kept secret for feel good shopping. Hours change seasonally, check back for details. Open 7 days a week in the summer. Check us out if you want a laugh, some compliments, and the knowledge that you're consuming sustainably, while putting money into the pockets of other people in the community!

2. Beth Williams Studio

17 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5909 +1 978-283-5566 [email protected] http://www.bethwilliams.com
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Beth Williams Studio

Working retail glass studio, demonstrations of glass beadmaking, one-of-a-kind designs available, custom designs welcome

3. The Cave

44 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5710 +1 978-283-0896 http://www.thecavegloucester.com/local.html
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

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4. Toodeloos

142 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5732 +1 978-281-2011
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Toodeloos

5. Cape Ann Olive Oil Co.

57 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5752 +1 978-281-1061 [email protected] http://capeannoliveoil.com/
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Cape Ann Olive Oil Co.

Reviewed By LivelyLaura - Fitchburg, United States

I love when I get to taste so many excellent flavored vinegars and oils. Their COVID procedures are quite good and you can still taste. The staff was fantastic, knowledgeable, and kind. And the gift items are lovely too.

6. Mystery Train

21 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5708 +1 978-281-8911 https://mysterytrainrecords.com/
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7. Cape Pond Ice

104 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5042 +1 978-283-0174 [email protected] http://capepondice.com/
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Cape Pond Ice

Tours run daily in the summer: Monday - Saturday at 11am & 2pm and Sundays at 11am. $10/adult, $8/seniors & students, kids under 10 are free. Tours are about 45 minutes long. Sweatshirts are recommended (our icehouse is 28 degrees fahrenheit).

Reviewed By PeterCoombes - Oxford, United Kingdom

There's a machine in the heart of this giant fridge that crushes ice blocks the size of upright pianos. The machine, which lives and operates in near darkness, is a kind of spiked roller of a size you'd see on a combine harvester. I reckon it was invented by the makers of early noir horror films, because if you wanted to design a machine for eating humans, this would be it. I have nightmares about this machine.. Victorian health and safety considerations never looked so stark. A wonderful place, sunk in history, ghosts, fish, ice, endeavour.

8. Nichols Ocean Home Candies

1 Crafts Rd Route 128, Exit 12, Gloucester, MA 01930-2135 +1 978-283-9850 http://www.nicholscandies.com
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9. Floating Lotus Gloucester

169 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5703 +1 978-546-2367 https://www.facebook.com/floatinglow/
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Floating Lotus is committed to offering handmade, fair trade jewelry, crafts and clothing from around the world. Since 2002, Floating Lotus has been connecting their customers with unique and beautiful products from India, Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia and beyond, as well as local artists. Visit our new location Floating Lotus Gloucester, for yoga, dance and events.

Reviewed By 859maryannr - Arlington, United States

If you are looking for jewelry, this is the place! Such unusual pieces and hundreds of dazzling stones! The best part was that the owner, Justin, spends all the time you need in picking just the right piece of jewelry.

77 Rocky Neck Ave Gallery #4, Gloucester, MA 01930-4183 +1 617-416-8600 [email protected] http://www.aquatrogallery.com
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Aquatro Gallery

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